aggro 麻烦

bespoke 量身定制的

incapacitate 使人无法做…

trade-off 妥协、让步

steep 价格极高的（口语） 

double whammy 雪上加霜，双重打击

strapped for cash 手头紧

know-how 专业知识

slim down 变得苗条、瘦下来

bulk up 变得更壮

shredded 肌肉线条分明的（口语）

physique 体格

keep your feet on the ground 脚踏实地

overzealous 过度热衷的

calisthenics 健美操

squat 蹲起运动

push-up 俯卧撑

pull-up 引体向上

crunch 仰卧起坐 

测验与练习 1. 阅读课文并回答问题。

1. What reasons do people have for following a gym regime?     

2. Why might people make use of a PT?    

3. What types of fitness goals do people have to keep in mind when making a plan?

4. Why is social media a good place to look for exercise plans?    

5. In what way should you keep your feet on the ground?    

2. 请你在不参考课文的情况下完成下列练习。选择一个意思合适的单词填入句子的空格处 。

1. I’ve never lifted weights at the gym. I only do ______ to keep fit. That’s how our bodies are designed.

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